Positive Energy

So I went to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to visit my sister because I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown in New York!! I mean, it's a very cool city and all, but those of us not from this glorious place often need a little peace and quiet. And since I hadn't gotten that in about 7 months, I was really due! To the point where if someone bumped into me unnecessarily on the subway, or stepped on my heel (all of which I am guilty of), I would want to flip my lid!! It was bad, and I needed to get out of here.

When I finally got to HOTlanta, my sister and I just relaxed for two days. We did a little shopping before Turkey day, but on the day itself, we just watched movies and vegged. You know how sometimes you just need to stay in your jammies all day and do nothing, think about nothing just veg. That's how it was. I mean we talked a lot about life and what going on with both of us which was also needed because my sister is really the only one who truly understands me and who I can take brutally honest comments/criticism from. It was a welcome retreat! By the 3rd day I was there my sister could tell I was feeling happier and more relaxed, and I left so too. And I decided on the plane on the way back to NYC that I was going to have a positive attitude...even if people push me around, step on me, knock me over, glare at me, I'm just going to smile, say please and thank you and carry on my merry way. I decided not to let people get under my skin and just to be the woman that my mother taught me to be.

The point of this whole story is that once I finally took a breath and exhaled, good things and good people began to cross my path. I met a man through work that is interesting and a gentleman and adorable. I dropped my groceries in the store and a complete stranger went to get a shopping cart for me and wished me happy holidays, a couple men opened doors for me and said thank you when I held the door for them, and I met another man who gave me exactly what I needed just when I needed it. I think when you embrace a positive attitude it radiates from you and people can feel that positive energy. That sounds very mystical, but I really believe its true. I very much feel calm and open to different experiences because I know I will learn from them good or bad.